PRINT Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈprint

Definition of print

as in impression

a perceptible trace left by pressure one telltale sign that I had been napping was the print left by the chenille bedspread on my cheek

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as in photo

a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera we now get our prints developed online

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verb

as in to publish

to produce and release for distribution in printed form the newspaper's motto remains "All the News That's Fit to Print"

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Recent Examples of print

Noun

Lopez also shared some behind-the-scenes moments from her European vacation, including showing off a rare glimpse of her altered Ben Affleck tattoo in an animal print string bikini shared on her Instagram Stories. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 20 July 2026 Parents-to-be and new parents can expect a 60-item collection featuring baby apparel with cute patterns, including toile, gingham, and floral, as well as a football print overall set and sweater. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 20 July 2026

Verb

Room numbers are handwritten on the doors rather than printed—an intentionally imperfect detail that nods to Berlin’s slightly rough-around-the-edges character. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026 When objects are printed in layers, the surface develops stair-step-like imperfections. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for print

Recent Examples of Synonyms for print

Noun

Liverpool Kevin Keegan’s first meeting with legendary Liverpool manager Bill Shankly left a lasting impression.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Slawon’s first impression was polarizing in that his shots weren’t falling, but every other aspect of the game went well.

— Tony East, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of impression

Noun

A couple of years ago, Xavi gifted the rest of his family necklaces that contained a photo of John for Christmas.

— Jay Harris, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Following her death, Brown, 22, shared a tribute to the late actress on her Instagram Stories alongside a black-and-white photo of Hottle holding up a toy version of King Kong.

— Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

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Verb

Tim Bakken, speaking to dozens of colleagues at a faculty meeting, argued that none of them should be forced to seek approval before publishing papers or giving speeches, as a policy unveiled that day would require.

— Hannah Natanson, Washington Post, 26 July 2026
In May, a juvenile court in Berlin convicted Ballout of preparing a serious act of violence endangering the state, as well as publishing Islamic State propaganda on his Instagram account and other charges, prosecutors said.

— Geir Moulson, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Definition of publish

Noun

Mudlark by Mary Helen Specht is available from Ballantine Books, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 July 2026
Published in the United States by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026

Definition of imprint

Noun

At one point during the project, the participant asked Leniain to remove the photograph.

— Michael-Oliver Harding, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
The gift expands the museum’s holdings across six curatorial departments, including modern and contemporary art, African American art, American art, European sculpture and decorative arts, Native American art, and prints, drawings, and photographs.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 July 2026

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Noun

And drug literature can be a hard sell for some, especially if the reader feels anxious about their own coolness, and develops a sort of you-won’t-impress-me-so-there carapace in advance as a form of self-protection.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
Three sides of the ground impress, the two biggest especially.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 21 May 2026

Definition of impress

Noun

Irene has blackmailed the Bohemian royal family, Carrie is a thief who has stolen rare stamps from a penniless woman unaware of their value, and Fanny disguises as a man to gain access to a bank vault.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
To mark the opening, the brand has introduced an exclusive collection of stamps, created by the team and inspired by vintage passport stamps.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

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